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What if public transit was like Uber? A small city ended its bus service to find out
Small-scale, tech-based solutions to transportation problems have emerged as a great equalizer in the battle for infrastructure dollars between big cities and rural communities.

New I-5 bridge plans suggest precarious construction near dozens of homes in Vancouver
A new map has stirred up past feelings for some Vancouver residents who remember how the Columbia River Crossing planned to demolish homes. Planners say nothing is final and the massive, years-long project has barely started design work.

Washington state airport search committee disbands without a recommendation
A new group will restart the search for Washington's next regional airport this summer. That's after the original commission tasked with the search disbanded without recommending a new location.

Astoria transit agency awaits audit results, and seeks solutions to ongoing financial issues
The Sunset Empire Transportation District recently resumed some of its transit services on Oregon's northern coastline after a financial collapse earlier this spring. Despite ongoing financial challenges, the district's interim director remains optimistic.

Oregon DEQ may expand a Portland program that rewards alternative commutes statewide
The Employee Commute Options program in Portland requires larger employers to incentivize alternative commutes like buses, trains and bikes.

Now at a critical stage, the road to I-5 bridge replacement gets bumpy
Planners hope to compete for billions in federal dollars, but first need Oregon's $1 billion down payment. Critics say now's the time to consider changes.

Washington House passes tolling bill, likely destined for Gov. Inslee’s desk
Some lawmakers from Southwest Washington attempted in vain to tweak the bill, such as exempting people who commute to work in Oregon.

Portland approves public electric vehicle chargers in more areas to close equity gaps
Portland City Council unanimously approved the Bureau of Transportation’s EV charging in the right of way project, which will increase public charging stations in areas of the city that currently lack the infrastructure.

Lawmakers introduce bill that would require ultra-high-speed rail project to extend to Eugene
A bill introduced in the Oregon Legislature would require Oregon to insist that the envisioned Portland-to-Seattle-to-Vancouver, B.C. bullet train include service all the way to Eugene.

Portland-area transportation agencies unprepared for historic snowstorm
Once again, afternoon snowfall led to a traffic nightmare. This time, transportation leaders say the problem was the changing forecast.